Like so many mental health conditions, eating disorders are on the rise. Between 2013 and 2021, eating disorder risk rose 13% among college students. There’s a lot of new research about what contributes to eating disorders and the most effective treatments for them. It’s important to make sure you—and the young people in your life—have […]
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The Growing Mental Health Crisis in Community Colleges
Community college students face significant mental health needs. To address these needs, community colleges need additional resources to provide students with mental health treatment and prevention services. This publication highlights some of the struggle patterns we are seeing evolve in our schools and how we can address them.
Report: Barriers to Financial Aid for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
SchoolHouse Connection released ““Working Harder Just to Be Seen and Heard:” Barriers to Financial Aid for Homeless and Foster Youth.”
District Approaches to Supports and Funding for Students Experiencing Homelessness
A space for students to connect with one another to strengthen their well-being and support network across the state of California.
You Are Here: Supporting Young People in Stressful Times
The pandemic, political divisiveness, international conflict, civil unrest, economic instability, and more—it has all taken a toll on our mental health.
T.A.L.K. More: Take Action with Love and Kindness
Explore our special collection of resources. The collection is divided into two sections: one for children, youth, and families, and the other for professionals in the system of care. We hope you use these resources and share them with your networks—sharing information is a great way to T.A.L.K. More!
Pilot to Practice: California’s New Foster Youth Tax Credit
In recent years, tax filing has received increased attention as a strategy to reduce poverty by directing financial resources to low-income Californians, including foster youth. California expanded its earned income tax credit in 2017 to include youth ages 18 through 24 (transition-age youth) without custodial children, and in 2020 to include undocumented tax filers.
2022 Implementation Fact Sheet: Investment in Youth Homelessness
The 2022-23 California state budget includes funding for two mainstream homelessness programs with specified funding to address homelessness among youth: The Homekey Program and the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program. Information about these investments is included in budget bills SB 154, AB 178, and AB 180. Governing language is included in 2022 budget […]
State Laws Supporting College Students Experiencing Homelessness
The majority of well-paying jobs created since 2010 require some education beyond high school. State legislatures have been actively supporting access and success in post-secondary education for students experiencing homelessness over the past few years. State legislation can provide a variety of critical supports, including homeless liaisons on college campuses, housing priority and/or housing support […]
What Are the Warning Signs of Suicide?
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in teenagers, and deaths by suicide are on the rise in teens and young adults. Sometimes suicide can seem sudden, but in many cases there are signs and symptoms that someone is considering it. It’s important to know the signs so you or someone you know […]